Punchbowl is the ideal swimming hole. At
nearly 100 feet deep next to the cliff, it is a
relatively safe place for swimmers and divers
to jump for joy into an alpine lake.
The most popular trail at Lake Crescent
is Marymere Falls. Well-marked, easily
followed and basically a flat walk through
the dense forests of the Northern Olympic
Peninsula Rain Forest,
Marymere Falls is
breathtakingly beautiful with old growth trees
dripping in moss. At 1.5 miles round trip, this
trail is less of a hike and more of a walk. Half
a mile down the trail, a fork appears, and if
feeling adventurous, take the climb to
Mt.
Storm King,
which is a 3.8 mile round trip
hike. On this trail you will gain 1700 feet. At
2400ft, Mt Storm King offers fantastic views
of Lake Crescent, as well as a great picnic
spot away from the throngs of hikers on the
Marymere Falls trail. However, if you decide
to go to the falls and battle the crowds, you
will be greatly rewarded. After crossing the
metal bridge over the river, the last 400ft of
the trail climbs steadily along a ridge, leading
to a great view of Marymere Falls. Take your
time walking up this railed path, enjoy the
greens of the rain forests and soon you will
be given a stunning view of a small, yet
gorgeous waterfall.
At a height of 90ft,
this waterfall is
impressive in
its simplicity.
Lodging
Historic Lake Crescent Lodge
remains much the same as when
originally built in 1916 and is an
ideal basecamp for enjoying the
Olympic National park. After a day
out and around the Lake, dinner
at the Lodges' unique
waterfront
dining room
is a wonderful treat,
complete with spectacular views
of the lake. Overnight lodging is
also available on the upper level.
Also consider the individual
cabins and cottages and dot
the lake shores - Singer Tavern
Cottages, Marymere Rooms and
Roosevelt Fireplace Cabins all
offer stunning mountain and lake
views and are just a stones throw
away from the Lodge.
Lake Crescent Cabins
Notable mentions
Pyramid Peak Trail
Barnes Creek Trail
